- Aardvark - Wikipedia
The aardvark is an afrothere, a clade that also includes elephants, manatees, and hyraxes It is found over much of the southern two-thirds of the African continent, avoiding areas that are mainly rocky A nocturnal feeder, the aardvark subsists on ants and termites by using its sharp claws and powerful legs to dig the insects out of their hills
- Aardvark | Description, Diet, Habitat, Facts | Britannica
Aardvark, stocky African mammal found south of the Sahara Desert in savanna and semiarid areas The name aardvark—Afrikaans for ‘earth pig’—refers to its piglike face and burrowing habits The aardvark’s diet consists almost entirely of ants and termites
- 10 Facts About Aardvarks - ThoughtCo
Aardvarks are bizarre, anteater-like mammals of southern Africa that live in burrows and feast on ants and termites Here are 10 essential aardvark facts everyone should know
- Aardvark Animal Facts - Orycteropus afer - A-Z Animals
Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of the Sahara They are mostly solitary and spend their days sleeping in underground burrows to protect themselves from the heat of the African sun, emerging in the cooler evening to search for food
- Aardvark - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio
The aardvark is easily recognizable due to its unique and unusual appearance It resembles a pig with rabbit-like ears and a kangaroo-like tail, although the animal is related neither to kangaroos nor rabbits Aardvark has a long and sticky tongue and flexible snout
- Aardvark - African Wildlife Foundation
The aardvark belongs to the same group of mammals as the African elephant This nocturnal mammal is threatened by human encroachment and hunting Learn more aardvark facts and see what AWF is doing to conserve this species
- Aardvark | National Geographic Kids
Although the aardvark looks like a pig, especially with its body and snout, aardvarks actually share common ancestors with elephants and golden moles Aardvarks live throughout much of
- Aardvark Facts: Characteristics, Adaptations, and More
The aardvark is a unique mammal native to Africa, known for its distinct appearance and remarkable adaptations As the only species in its order, the aardvark holds a special place in the animal kingdom
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